Dr. Phil’s Daytime Talk Show Comes to an End — But He Isn’t Going Away

Despite announcing that his 21-year-long daytime talk show will be ending soon, Dr. Phil McGraw assures fans that this isn’t the last they’ll see of him.

Originating as a spin-off from Oprah Winfrey’s program, Dr. Phil became a daytime TV staple after McGraw appeared frequently on Oprah’s show. The program officially launched in September 2002 and went on to address topics ranging from addiction and relationships to mental health and parenting, helping millions along the way.

“We have assisted thousands of guests and millions of viewers through our show,” McGraw said. “This has been an incredible chapter in my life and career. Even though I’m stepping away from daytime TV, there’s still so much I want to accomplish.”

No exact date has been set for the final episode, as the broadcast season typically concludes in the spring. The 72-year-old also mentioned he plans to focus on prime-time programming with a new project slated for early next year.

While new episodes of Dr. Phil will no longer be produced, the show’s reruns will remain on air. CBS Media Ventures, which syndicates the program, confirmed it will continue offering stations a mix of reruns along with occasional new wraparound content for upcoming seasons — a strategy previously seen with Judge Judy, which remains popular in repeats even after its finale in June 2021.

Steve LoCascio, president of CBS Media Ventures, said, “We want to keep the Dr. Phil library available for years to come and look forward to potential future collaborations.”